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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,287.43, 505,024.50 and 256,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,287.43, 505,024.50 and 256,942.63 is: 384,723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,287.43 : 505,024.50 = 256,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,287.43/505,024.50 = 256,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,287.43x = 505,024.50 × 256,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,287.43x = 129,762,323,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,762,323,244.44/337,287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,723.27

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